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Meat grinder

A meat grinder (also called a meat mincer) is a kitchen appliance for fine chopping ('mincing') and/or mixing of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables, or similar food. It replaces tools like the mincing knife (which are also used in the preparation of minced meat, filling, etc.).

History

The first meat grinder was invented in the 19th century by the German inventor Karl Drais. The earliest meat grinders were hand-cranked and used a simple mechanism to force meat through a metal plate with small holes, creating minced meat.

Design and Functionality

A meat grinder consists of a hopper, a screw conveyor, a cutting blade, and a perforated plate. The meat is placed in the hopper, and the screw conveyor pushes it towards the cutting blade. The blade cuts the meat into smaller pieces, which are then forced through the perforated plate, resulting in minced meat.

Types of Meat Grinders

There are two main types of meat grinders:

• Manual Meat Grinders: These are operated by hand and are suitable for small quantities of meat.
• Electric Meat Grinders: These are powered by an electric motor and are suitable for larger quantities of meat.

Uses

Meat grinders are used in various culinary applications, including:

• Making ground beef for hamburgers and meatloaf.
• Preparing sausage by mixing ground meat with spices and other ingredients.
• Creating pâté and other finely ground meat dishes.

Maintenance

Proper maintenance of a meat grinder includes regular cleaning and lubrication of the moving parts. It is important to disassemble the grinder and clean all components thoroughly after each use to prevent contamination and ensure the longevity of the appliance.

Safety

When using a meat grinder, it is important to follow safety guidelines to prevent accidents. This includes keeping fingers and other objects away from the hopper and using the provided pusher to feed meat into the grinder.

Related Pages

• Ground meat
• Sausage
• Hamburger
• Meatloaf
• Pâté
• Karl Drais